Roque Nublo loop – Gran Canaria

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Roque Nublo loop – Gran Canaria

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Roque Nublo loop – Gran Canaria

01:39

4.73km

180m

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What would the Canary Islands be without their famous rocks? The archipelago has many examples, but one of the most special is Roque Nublo. Located in the center of Gran Canaria, it is not only one of the largest natural rocks in the world, but it also hides an ancestral…

by Islas Canarias

Last updated: June 3, 2024

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 3.11 km for 178 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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60 m

Roque Nublo Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The path that takes you to Roque Nublo is very pleasant, quite easy and accessible to almost any type of person. Of course, it runs at an altitude of 2000 …

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3.10 km

Roque Nublo

Highlight • Natural Monument

It is very worthwhile to climb up to Roque Nublo not only to see the rock formation itself, but also to enjoy the spectacular views it offers from above. The sunsets are incredible.

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4.73 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.15 km

1.52 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.73 km

1.18 km

796 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,720 m)

Lowest point (1,570 m)

Weather

Tuesday 13 October

26°C

15°C

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Comments

February 10, 2026,Rundweg um den Roque Nublo – Gran Canaria

Today I'm taking you on a circular hike and summit tour to Roque Nublo, the iconic landmark of Gran Canaria at 1803 meters. This rocky finger rises like a gigantic sculpture 65 meters above the base. It's the remnant of a former volcanic vent, eroded away by the sea. First, do the circular hike to acclimatize to the altitude, then …

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May 9, 2023,Gran Canaria 😊 Bergtour zum Roque Nublo 😉

it is the most popular island tour to the 1803 m high Roque Nublo 😊 it was a guided tour with transfer

it is the landmark of Gran Canaria and an old Canarian cult place, the sculpture itself, the cloud rock is 65 m high 😳 there were umpteen different wild herbs to see on the easy tour 😊 but …

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January 27, 2023,Wanderung

If you were at the top of the rock, it was best to take the small round trip back to the parking lot. wonderful nature.

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December 8, 2023,Monumento Natural Roque Nublo – sendero circular y aproximación a la base del Roque Nublo

It's easy hike for everybody with a nice panoramic views of the island.
Try to arrive to parking lot before 10a.m. The parking space very limited.

April 20, 2024,Monumento Natural Roque Nublo – sendero circular y aproximación a la base del Roque Nublo

Today we walked to the Roque Nublo "cloud rock". Located almost in the middle of Gran Canaria. Unique walk on various types of surfaces. Spotted several trail runners and then it starts to itch 🤪. Unique experience. My daughter thought the photo of the Roque Nublo was "really beautiful" 🤣🤣

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March 11, 2025,Cran Canaria_Roque Nublo

Reservations are required (free of charge). As of March 2025

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January 16, 2023,GC: Roque Nublo mit Rundweg, ab Imbiss (1)

Today we went to the symbol of the island, the Roque Nublo (cloud rock). To be honest, I didn't expect too much from it... All the more I was positively surprised and I'm downright excited! A beautiful, mostly stony path leads from the parking lot up to the Roque Nublo plateau, along the way and at the top there are …

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February 28, 2025,Naturdenkmal Roque Nublo – Rundwanderweg

Today we set off alone again, we took bus number 18 directly to the starting point, the journey took 1.5 hours. At first it was quite foggy and cool, but then the weather showed its best side. We were even lucky and the Teide showed itself from time to time.

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March 14, 2024

What would the Canary Islands be without their famous rocks? The archipelago has many examples, but one of the most special is Roque Nublo. Located in the center of Gran Canaria, it is not only one of the largest natural rocks in the world, but it also hides an ancestral importance, since it was a sacred

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